BNW and Satire

To present the opposite of the normal order

An exaggerated statement that should not be taken literally that is used to make a point.

Citizens that live in a dystopian society are in a _________________ state.

What is Swift’s proposal?

Dystopias are written to...

When the audience has more information than the people in the story

Why is Swift’s title of his essay ironic?

To imitate the techniques and/or style of some person, place, or thing common to society.

Having diverse gender roles is an example of what kind of satirical technique?

a philosophical or religious ideology is enforced

Imitating a celebrity in a critical fashion would be an example of what satirical technique?

When does satire traditionally thrive?

society is controlled by computers or robots

What is NOT one of the characteristics of a dystopian protagonist?

What is Swift’s primary purpose for writing “A Modest Proposal”?

insufficient government officials that create relentless regulations

What is NOT one of the characteristics of a utopia?

To present things that are out of place or are absurd in relation to its surroundings.

Satirists’ MOST useful and common technique is:

What is not allowed in a dystopian society?

An author supports a position with evidence and facts.

Satirists’ ultimate purpose is to:

What was the purpose of much of Huxley’s literature?

Brave New World embodies what type of government?

What caste was looked down upon the most?

What is the highest caste?

An author establishes himself or herself as a reliable and trustworthy source

What is used to control citizens in a dystopian society?

2 clauses with contrasting meanings close to each other, and are used to create a contrast

a place that is ideally perfect in politics and customs

An author uses language and descriptions to create strong feelings.

Hypnopaedia and Conditioning was used to...

What is their religion called?

Who would NOT be one of the dystopian protagonists in BNW?

Using human-like characteristics to describe non-human things is…

represent something beyond normal bounds so that it becomes ridiculous.

a futuristic imagined universe that seems like a perfect society, but is oppressive

Situation in which the outcome is very different than what was expected.

The speaker says something in sharp contrast to his or her actual meaning.

control large corporation through products, media, or business